QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


TATTERSALL'S RACING CLUB – 25 JUNE 2005

WEATHER - OVERCAST TRACK RATING - GOOD RAIL – OUT 6M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Hackett
Stewards – W. Wood, G. Ireland, B. Turner, W. Flynn, P. Gillard, D. Henry
Starter – W. Shuck
Clerk of Scales – P. Mullen
Judge – M. Southwell
Veterinarian – F. Manahan
Swab attendants – D. Cook, J. Callaghan, S. Flynn
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Collingwood
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

As P. Hammersley was indisposed due to an injury sustained at the Gold Coast on Friday, 24 June 2005, riding replacements were made as per the Raceday Summary.

Race 1: TOTAL SPORTS TRAVEL 2MW H'CAP – 1200M
1st – Renouf 2nd – Carolina's Boy 3rd – Twanged 4th – Triple Pe

ASIMBA (N. Jolly) jumped outwards at the start.

ST NICCO (J. Ford) was caught three wide after the start and raced wide throughout.

After travelling a short distance SPEEDIE GONZALES (B. El-Issa) was inclined to race ungenerously and appeared to attempt to buck. Passing the 1000m SPEEDIE GONZALES, when being restrained, raced ungenerously and blundered. The connections of SPEEDIE GONZALES were advised that a warning would be placed against the horse.

On straightening ASIMBA became cramped for room between PROPHET JEWEL (A. Pattillo) and SPEEDIE GONZALES.

TWANGED (S. Seamer) was held up for clear running until near the 250m.

Apprentice B. Hull, the rider of TRIPLE PE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 300m he permitted his mount to shift ground which resulted in JOKINGLY (T. Treichel) having to be checked and contributing to ASIMBA being checked. B. Hull's licence to ride was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, to commence at midnight on Wednesday, 29 June, and to expire at midnight on Friday, 8 July 2005.

Race 2: QRSE HAMILTON HOTEL 1MW H'CAP – 1400M
1st – Gilded Youth 2nd – Atriums 3rd –Thorpe 4th – Goodfella

GILDED YOUTH was examined behind the barriers by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to run.

CASUAL CHICK (J. Byrne) and HAMAH (G. Scimone) made contact on jumping away.

PRINCE OF ASHES (B. Stewart) missed the start.

ACTIVE COMBAT (G. Palmer) and MUSTANG MAGIC (T. Treichel) were caught wide early and were obliged to race wide for the majority of the event.

Rounding the first turn ACTIVE COMBAT, which was pulling hard, had to be checked off the heels of MUSTANG MAGIC and raced wider on the track.

Near the 1200m NEW YORK NEW YORK (A. Pattillo) had to be eased to avoid the heels of CASUAL CHICK which shifted in when not fully clear.

PRINCE OF ASHES was retired from the event approaching the first turn. When questioned, B. Stewart stated that leaving the 1200m the horse had to be steadied off the heels of GILDED YOUTH (G. McKeon); however the horse then raced ungenerously and shifted in making heavy contact with RUE THE SAINT (J. McKinnon). B. Stewart added that he felt there was something significantly amiss with the horse and retired it from the event. A veterinary examination was carried out on PRINCE OF ASHES and the surgeon reported at the time of examination he could find no abnormality. A further veterinary examination of PRINCE OF ASHES later in the day still revealed no abnormalities. A swab sample was taken from PRINCE OF ASHES. Trainer L. Ross reported that the owners had informed him after the race that the horse had on a previous occasion acted similarly in a race in New South Wales. B. Stewart also advised the inquiry that after the horse had reacted abnormally he eased it out of the race and it was only after that the horse seemed to free up in its action. The connections of PRINCE OF ASHES were instructed to trial the horse before racing again and the circumstances were noted.

TYCOON ROSE (L. Deguara) had difficulty obtaining clear running until leaving the 200m.

When questioned as to the seemingly disappointing performance of CASUAL CHICK, J. Byrne stated that between the 1000m and the 700m the horse may have resented him restraining it as he was trying to get the horse to settle after obtaining the lead in the early stages. He added that this may have had some effect on the horse not finishing the race off. A veterinary examination of CASUAL CHICK revealed no abnormalities.

Race 3: KRAMER TECHNOLOGIES OPEN MILE – 1600M
1st – Atapi 2nd – Spirit Of Tara 3rd – Dezigna 4th – High Academy

As A. Pattillo was to be overweight, M. Rice was substituted as the rider of SMART CHARIOT. A. Pattillo was fined $100 under AR. 120(b).

SMART CHARIOT (M. Rice) was caught wide early and obliged to race wide throughout.

On straightening SPIRIT OF TARA (J. Byrne) had to be eased away from the heels of DEUXIEME (B. Stewart) which was taken out by ATAPI (A. Merritt).

BLU SKY MINING broke down in the off hind cannon and was retired from the event near the 400m. BLU SKY MINING was euthanased on humane grounds.

Race 4: AUSTRALIA POST STAKES QTIS – 1400M
1st – Cool Scene 2nd – Acceleration 3rd – Street Smart 4th – Upilio

Stewards ordered a veterinary examination of UPILIO prior to racing and the horse was cleared to start.

THE BIG EASY (G. Scimone) jumped away awkwardly.

TWO FINGERS (M. Rice) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in making heavy contact with MISS HAWKINS (T. Treichel).

GRECOLO (J. Byrne) blundered on jumping away and after travelling a short distance had to be checked when racing in restricted room between STREET SMART (S. Seamer), which was taken out by ROCKATTHECROC (A. Merritt), and BOLD REASON (M. Cahill) which shifted in away from ACCELERATION (C. Spry).

Passing the 1000m AMARAZETTI (A. Pattillo) commenced to lay out and GOLDEN POINT (J. Stanley), which was trailing, had to be checked to avoid heels. STREET SMART (S. Seamer) was inconvenienced and taken wider when GOLDEN POINT was checked.

At the 400m STRAVINSKY HEART (B. El-Issa) was tightened for room between GRECOLO, which was laying out rounding the home turn, and ACCELERATION, which hung in. J. Byrne then became awkward after attempting to straighten GRECOLO when making contact with STRAVINSKY HEART. DUELLED (S. Arnold), which was racing to the outside, was inconvenienced in this incident.

A veterinary examination of TIMELESS MISS revealed no abnormalities.

The Club's veterinary surgeon reported that STRAVINSKI HEART was galloped on on the off hind leg and suffered multiple lacerations from the hock to the fetlock.

Race 5: CARLTON DRAUGHT STAKES – 1200M
1st – Poetic Papal 2nd – Takeover Target 3rd – Lamond 4th – Nessuno

As G. McKeon was to be overweight, A. Merritt was substituted as the rider of SOVEREIGN EXPRESS and TELDAWN (Race 6). G. McKeon was fined $200 under AR. 120(b).

CONSULAR (J. Byrne) was tightened for room on jumping away between POETIC PAPAL (Y. Yamazaki), which was taken in by STORMCAT ACADEMY (M. Rice), and TAKEOVER TARGET (J. Ford), which was taken out by NESSUNO (A. Pattillo).

Approaching the 1000m MITANNI (B. El-Issa) was inclined to lay in which resulted in YOUTHFUL (B. Stewart) being cramped for room.

MITANNI was caught wide rounding the first turn and obliged to race wide throughout.

SIR BREAKFAST (M. Cahill) pulled hard in the middle stages.

In the vicinity of the 700m POETIC PAPAL had to be steadied after improving on to the heels off RIVER TO THE SEA (T. Treichel).

NESSUNO made the crossing inside the 600m awkwardly. STORMCAT ACADEMY (M. Rice), which was racing at the heels of NESSUNO, was taken wider in this incident.

Approaching the 250m CONSULAR had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between SOVEREIGN EXPRESS (G. McKeon) and SIR BREAKFAST (M. Cahill) which shifted in slightly under pressure.

B. El-Issa, the rider of MITANNI, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 250m he permitted his mount to shift in resulting in RIVER TO THE SEA being taken in on to YOUTHFUL (B. Stewart), which had to be checked. B. El-Issa's licence to ride was suspended for a period of 10 meetings, to commence at midnight on Wednesday, 29 June, and expire at midnight on Saturday, 16 July 2005. In addition, B. El-Issa was fined $1,000.

Race 6: QUEENSLAND RACING WINTER STAKES – 1500M
1st – Charmview 2nd – Tui Song 3rd – Yvonne 4th – Villa Bled

CATREIGN (S. Arnold) was slow to begin.

IMAGE OF REALITY (N. Jolly) was crowded between DEEP IN THE WOODS (Y. Aoki) and KIND SPIRITS (K. Yoshida) which jumped outwards.

ROYAL MASK (T. Pannell), which was fractious in the barriers, stepped backwards and reared as the start was effected, resulting in the horse losing ground.

BUCKLE MY SHOE (M. Rice) and DEEP IN THE WOODS were caught wide in the early stages and obliged to race wide for the majority of the event.

Rounding the home turn BUCKLE MY SHOE (M. Rice) shifted out to improve, taking TELDAWN (A. Merritt) out on to YVONNE (J. Byrne).

ZINZIN (J. Stanley) was held up in the early stages of the straight.

PERFECT PROMISE (S. Seamer) was held up for clear running for the majority of the straight.

TUI SONG (M. Cahill) shifted in abruptly over the concluding stages.

Just past the finishing line YVONNE shifted in away from TUI SONG, tightening PERFECT PROMISE in on to VILLA BLED (G. Scimone).

B. Stewart was fined $200 for making a celebratory gesture with the whip prior to the finish line.


Race 7: TATTERSALL'S CUP – 2236M
1st – Sky Love 2nd – Forest Jim 3rd – Empyreal 4th – Grace And Favour

PRINCE OF TOFFS was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon prior to racing and cleared to start.

On return to scale A. Pattillo, the rider of 3rd placegetter FOREST JIM, lodged an objection against EMPYREAL (J. Ford) being declared 2nd, alleging interference over the final 70 metres. After taking evidence from all parties and viewing the official video, the protest was upheld and the Judge's placings were amended to: 10, 1, 6 and 7. However, the announcement of correct weight was delayed to enable trainer H. Norman to view the official video to ascertain whether CRIMSON GOWN had been afforded a fair start. After viewing the film, stewards and Mr Norman were satisfied that the horse was afforded the opportunity to jump with the field and declared CRIMSON GOWN a runner. At a subsequent inquiry J. Ford pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that leaving the 100m he permitted EMPYREAL to shift out when not sufficiently clear of FOREST JIM, resulting in FOREST JIM having to be checked and being taken out on to GRACE AND FAVOUR (S. Seamer), making contact with that horse's hind quarters. J. Ford's licence to ride was suspended for a period of 10 meetings, to commence at midnight on Thursday, 30 June and to expire at midnight on Sunday, 17 July. In addition. J. Ford was fined $1,500.

CRIMSON GOWN (Y. Yamazaki), which was fractious in the barriers, got its head down and when being corrected by the attendant, the horse then reared and lost significant ground at the start. Trainer H. Norman was advised to obtain a further barrier certificate before the horse races again.

FOREST JIM was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and near the 400m was disappointed for a run between JEREMIAD (T. Pannell) and MOTIVATE (B. Stewart) which shifted out to improve.

Approaching the 300m FOREST JIM was again disappointed for a run between PRINCE OF TOFFS (M. Cahill) and JEREMIAD, and near the 200m had to switch to the inside to obtain clear running, where it struck interference passing the 100m.

Race 8: HARDY BROTHERS JEWELLERS QTIS 3YO H'CAP – 1400M
1st – Admiral Spy 2nd – Thee Auld Hussie 3rd – Decibeel 4th – Step Right In

As B. Stewart was to be overweight, M. Cant was substituted as the rider of STEP RIGHT IN. B. Stewart was fined $300 under AR. 120(b).

THE CAVERN CLUB (Y. Aoki) got its head up and raced ungenerously shortly after the start, and the horse continued to race in that manner for some distance.

STEP RIGHT OUT (B. Stewart) commenced to hang out approaching the 1000m and the horse continued to hang out until after making the home turn.

MISS CAROLION (B. El-Issa) was obliged to race wide throughout.

ZAUBEREI (S. Seamer) made the crossing inside the 600m awkwardly.

GLORIOUS LADY (J. Byrne) had difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 200m.

ALL WINNERS, PRINCE OF ASHES, TAKEOVER TARGET, TUI SONG, EMPYREAL AND WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
TATTERSALL'S RACING CLUB – 25.06.05


Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines – Race 3. A. Pattillo – Overweight - $100 (AR. 120(b))
Race 5. G. McKeon – Overweight - $200 (AR. 120(b))
Race 6. B. Stewart – Celebratory gesture with whip prior to finish - $200
Race 8. B. Stewart – Overweight - $300 (AR. 120(b))
Suspensions – Race 1. App. B. Hull – Careless riding (AR. 137(a)) – 7 meetings (midnight 29.6.05 – midnight 8.7.05)
Race 5. B. El-Issa – Careless riding (AR. 137(a)) – 10 meetings (midnight 29.6.05 – midnight 16.7.05); plus $1,000 fine.
Race 7. J. Ford – Careless riding (AR. 137(a)) – 10 meetings (midnight 30.6.05 – midnight 17.7.05); plus $1,500 fine.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners, PRINCE OF ASHES, TAKEOVER TARGET, TUI SONG and EMPYREAL.
Warnings on horses – Race 1. SPEEDIE GONZALES – racing manners
Requirement for retrial/barrier certificates – Race 2. PRINCE OF ASHES – eased out of race.
Race 7. CRIMSON GOWN – lost ground at start

Protests

Race 7. 3rd (FOREST JIM) against 2nd (EMPYREAL) – upheld.

Summary of rider changes/late notifications

Race 2. MUSTANG MAGIC – T. Treichel
Race 3. SMART CHARIOT – M. Rice
Race 4. THE BIG EASY – G. Scimone
Race 5. SOVEREIGN EXPRESS – A. Merritt
Race 6. TELDAWN – A. Merritt
Race 7. EMPYREAL – J. Ford
Race 8. THE CAVERN CLUB – Y. Aoki